Map available at: www.friendsoftherfieldheath.org.uk Why not venture out for a walk this Easter to see the Pasque Flowers?Pulsatilla Vulgaris is the rather uninspiring name for the bright purple and yellow flower featured on our cover this month. It’s more commonly known as Pasque Flower and, rather more excitingly, as Dane’s Blood.The Pasque Flower is now […]
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Ashwell at Home is an annual fundraising event held in the village of Ashwell in North Herts, when this beautiful and historic village welcomes visitors from near and far for a whole day of entertainment and experiences.2026 promises again to be a super day, as we are also going to be holding a Farm-to-Fork mini-festival
Buntingford Shorts have received nearly 1800 submissions from across the world for their upcoming ninth film festival.After extensive watching of over 200 hours of film, their small committee have shortlisted the final 18 films in the international film category with three films in each of the six genres: Animation, Comedy, Documentary, Drama, Horror and Music
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Reed Cricket Club has been a proud part of village life in Hertfordshire since 1956.The club is celebrating its 70th anniversary in 2026, marking seven decades as a much-loved fixture in the local community. Located in the picturesque village of Reed (SG8 8AX), the club welcomes players of all ages to enjoy cricket in a
By Ken McDonald, Secretary Metal benchmark plate on Clavering Church wall Now that Spring is on its way, the weather should encourage us to make more use of bridleways and footpaths.Around 150 walk descriptions are available to download free from our website: www.hundredparishes.org.uk As well as saying when to turn left or right, our route
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Back for 2026, join us for a family fun-filled afternoon of entertainment at Home Start’s Got Talent, our community’s very own version of Britain’s Got Talent. Enjoy singers, dancers, musicians, and special acts, all hosted by the brilliant Jude Simpson. With a licensed bar, raffle and sweet treats, it’s set to be a great afternoon
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Copyright Clive Porter The Royston and District Model Railway Club exhibition will open at Bassingbourn Village College on Saturday 28th March, 10.30am-4pm.21 layouts, many from East Anglian clubs, will be laid out. These will include three of the most popular gauges of ‘OO’ ‘N’ and narrow gauge ‘OO9’. Also examples of other larger and smaller
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March Reading Inspiration March brings longer days, lighter evenings and the first signs of spring – the perfect excuse to refresh your reading list.Don’t forget you can use your World Book Day vouchers until 10th April 2026 – perfect for little ones to come in and choose a book for £1. Younger readers might enjoy
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From Disneyland Struggles to Slimming World SuccessA family holiday to Disneyland Paris became the turning point for Buntingford resident Michele when she found herself breathless and struggling to fasten safety bars on rides.“I felt embarrassed and uncomfortable,” she says. “I’d always been plus-size, but during COVID the weight piled on. That holiday made me realise
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One of Hertfordshire’s popular country shows, Barkway Market returns on Saturday 9th May.The event dates back to medieval times and was re-established in 1977 as a ‘Street Market’ when residents wanted to raise money for a village party to celebrate the Queen’s Silver Jubilee.Nowadays, the annual Market is organised by a team of volunteers on
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UNCLE (Uplifting Nepal’s Children with Love and Education: Charity No. 1126515) are a Royston-based charity supporting 30+ children and all their needs, in two hostels in Nepal. We are collecting for the uniforms, textbooks, writing equipment and school fees for the coming school year starting in April.Match funding has been offered for this appeal. For
Save the Date for the Royston in Blue Family Fun Run.The event is due to take place at 11am on Sunday 28th June on Therfield Heath. The 5K run or walk raises vital funds for Teenage Cancer Trust, which provides vital support designed for young people aged 13-24 who have cancer. They fund specialised nurses,
